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Disney Traditions Designed by Jim Shore: Customer Reviews

Disney Traditions Designed by Jim Shore: Customer Reviews

Disney Traditions Designed by Jim Shore   Disney Traditions are a collaboration between the world famous Disney characters and the artwork and designs of Jim Shore.  Enesco partnered with Jim Shore and Disney to manufacturer and distribute these figurines to retailers the world over.  Take a look at customer reviews for Disney Traditions figurines purchased through Amazon.  Click on any Disney link below for additional information from Amazon.   List of Disney figurines in this article:       Sleeping Beauty Figurine Beauty and the Beast … Read entire article »

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Willow Tree Angel Figurines: 5 Classic Angels by Susan Lordi

Willow Tree Angel Figurines: 5 Classic Angels by Susan Lordi

Willow Tree Angel Figurines: 5 Classic Angels by Susan Lordi     Willow Tree Angel Figurines are designed by artist Susan Lordi with love, hope, and inspiration. Angel of Healing by Susan Lordi Angel of Prayer by Susan Lordi Angel of Hope by Susan Lordi Angel of Mine by Susan Lordi Angel of Friendship by Susan Lordi   Willow Tree was introduced in January 2000. The line has grown to encompass those sentiments that we most want to express. To our friends, to our family, … Read entire article »

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Boyds Bears Figurines Membership Club Friends of Boyds 2012

Friends of Boyds 2012   Become a Bearamerican join the Boyds Bears Figurines Membership Club today!  This years summer lovin club theme is made to show off your patriotic flair and your Boyds Bears pride.  Now this year the club  theme is Patriotic Pinwheels Friends of Boyds 2012 Club.  (F.o. B. 2012) Why join this membership club? This year your handcrafted 2012 F.o.B. kit includes: Franklin T. Breezly Soft gold chenille Bear figurie 8 inches tall. Lil’ Franklin Miniature resin bear red, white, and blue figurine. Proud to be an F.o.B. Flag 2012 Club year designed Plus items      Offishull Boyds season catologs      Online Newsletter and Chat Room      Advanced preview of new products      Membership only website access      Member exclusive products   Cost:  $34.95 + $7.95 Shipping and Handling Boyds by Enesco Website http://www.boydsstuff.com About Figurines     … Read entire article »

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History of Boyds Bears Figurines, Gifts, and Collectibles

History of Boyds Bears Figurines, Gifts, and Collectibles

History of Boyds Bears Figurines   Boyds Bears was founded by Gary Lowenthal and his wife Justina Unger.  Gary (G.M.) was born in New York City in 1949.   After graduating with both a bachelor and masters degree in biology he worked for the Peace Corp, Tupperware, and seven years for Bloomindales.  He worked in purchasing, designing, and merchandising at Bloomingdales. In 1979 the Lowenthal’s moved to Boyd, Maryland to open a small antique shop.  He branched out and … Read entire article »

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List of Figurine Manufacturers and Figurine Brands

List of Figurine Manufacturers and Figurine Brands

List of Figurine Manufacturers and Figurine Brands It is amazing how many different figurine manufacturers currently exist.  While the collectible value of figurines has fallen during the economic crisis the number of different figurines has risen. Now there is a figurine produced for every movie character, comic book, professional sports character, and computer game. Twenty years ago you has Swarovski, Lladro, Fenton, Lenox, Hummel and a number of artistic figurine crystal and figurine porcelain manufacturers.  You also had … Read entire article »

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Willow Tree Figurines: Thinking of You Angel Figurines 26131

Willow Tree Figurines:  Thinking of You Angel Figurines 26131

Willow Tree Thinking of You Angel Figurine, Susan Lordi 26131 Product Description Willow Tree Thinking of You Angel Figurine by Susan Lordi. 5.5″ high. Resin and metal. Gift boxed. Angel with conch shell to her ear. “Keeping you close in my thoughts” Since 2000, Susan Lordi has been creating these figurative sculptures that speak in quiet ways of deep emotion and inspiration. Artist Susan Lordi carves each original sculpture, then pieces are cast from her original carving … Read entire article »

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Swarovski: What do they make?

Swarovski:  What do they make?

Swarovski:  What else do they make? Swarovski is more than just a crystal manufacturer started in 1895.  Manufacturing Austrian lead crystal figurines is not their primary business.  In fact the first figurine was produced from spare chandelier parts for the 1976 Innsbruck Olympics. So if crystal figurines did not build this company I would like to walk you through the types of businesses which make this lead crystal a giant world manufacturer. Here is a list of the … Read entire article »

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